surge protector

noun

: a device that prevents an electrical surge from damaging electronic equipment

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Surge Protector Power Strip: on sale for $9.99 Original price: $12.99 This power strip surge protector can power up to 12 devices simultaneously and features four USB high-speed charging ports. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025 Surge Protection: Instead of an ordinary power strip, consider buying a surge protector. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025 There are also more practical finds to shop, including a multi-outlet surge protector for high tech traffic areas of the house, and a handy Christmas tree storage bag to safely stow your most important decoration of the season. Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025 This means using malware protection when web browsing, a dedicated surge protector to protect your hardware from electrical damage, managing battery health, and more. PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024 Snag a pair of JVC wireless earbuds for under $30 and a multi-outlet surge protector to accommodate a slew of Christmas lights. Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024 Make sure lights are compatible with the space (indoor vs. outdoor) and that the luminosity matches the power voltage or surge protector. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024 Or grab year-round essentials like this five-outlet surge protector for any of your many devices and this touchless thermometer that’s sure to come in handy during flu season. Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 Keep your devices protected thanks to the 1050 Joules surge protector. Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024

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“Surge protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surge%20protector. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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